Oshkosh Area Community Band concerts summer schedule

The Oshkosh Area Community Band has announced that their free Summer Series Concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Grand Opera House at 100 High Ave. The remaining three concerts will be held in the Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School, again starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 29.

There will be old familiar pieces from concerts past, along with new music recently purchased with the Memorial Fund proceeds. The Wednesday, July 29, concert will feature the children’s directing contest, where all children are a winner.

The Oshkosh Area Community Band is directed by Terry Hathaway, former Director of Bands at Oshkosh Lourdes, North and West High Schools. The band has a membership of more than 50 area post high school musicians and is an activity of the Oshkosh Recreation Department in association with Oshkosh Area School District. During the summer, high school students are invited to “join the ranks” to help fill in gaps because of holidays and vacations.

The variety of the music performed should appeal to listeners of all ages. There is no admission charge but donations are most welcome and always appreciated.